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East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden

East Ruston, Norwich NR12 9HN, England
01692 650432
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Ranked #2 of 75 attractions in Norwich
Type: Gardens
Traveller Description:   The first thing to know about this relatively young garden is that its name is slightly misleading - if you drive to East Ruston you'll find... more »
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Norwich
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Such imagination has been put into the gardens and no matter what time of year you visit there is always something to be inspired with. I recommend The Old Vicarage to my guests when they stay in my guest cottage - Little Willows. http://www.littlewillows.co.uk/ it makes a lovely day out.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Visited here for an afternoon. What an amazing experience. So much to view, fantastic plants and structures. Every view is framed - loved the lighthouse peaking through the round window! We spent nearly 3 hours here and had to rush the last bit so we had time in the plant shop where there was so much choice. These gardens have... More

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Extensive, fascinating "plantsperson's" garden owned by two real characters. A must for anyone interested in horticulture & talso those who just enjoy seeing perfectly arranged & maintained large gardens.

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Gardens are not really my thing, but even I was overwhelmed with this garden. It is an amazing achievement and well worth a visit.

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Oxford
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

A good day out. Amazing to see what dedicated gardeners can do. The variety of different gardens or rooms was an inspiration to the average gardener

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Fabulous, a wonderful garden and a credit to the owners. Wished we could have stayed longer. Ardley & Fewcott Gardening Club

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

this is a lovely place to visit,initially for the surprising range of plants,but then also for the countless garden rooms,the beautiful architecture,the freedom to wander,the tea rooms, the plant sales the aged garden tools look at and ask what were they for. the stunning views through the windows in the hedges to enjoy the framed views of the vicarages' surrondings.stunning.will... More

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Beccles, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

If you like visiting gardens then this is a real treat & not to be missed. Plenty to see, a great place to take photo's.

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Norfolk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

The imagination that the owners have applied in creating different garden "rooms" which gives inspiration and especially I liked the "Trompe d'oeil" in hedges and planting.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We visited this garden having stumbled upon details of it on the net. I arrived quit unprepared for the fantastic afternoon we spent there. Such amazing vision these owners have to have planned and planted such a wonderful range of areas, each with their own charm. I love the way the owners have considered the vistas from different points in... More

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